Archives

2008.10.08: Harris returns to practice with new enthusiasm for spirituality
2008.10.06: Bears to bring P Atterberry back to practice squad
2008.10.05: Hand surgery sidelines Vasher
2008.10.03: Top pick Williams cleared for full participation in practice
2008.09.28: Bears-Eagles inactives
2008.09.28: Harris out; Hester will suit up
2008.09.28: No decision yet, but looking good for Hester
2008.09.27: Nearly 20 years later, Fog Bowl comes into focus
2008.09.26: Bucs plundered too when it comes to fines
2008.09.26: Friday injury report
2008.09.26: Back from vacation, Harris admits there is chance he doesn't play
2008.09.26: McNabb practices for first time this week
2008.09.26: UPDATED: Benson makes statement
2008.09.26: Court win big step in image cleanup for Benson
2008.09.25: Benson cleared of all charges in Texas
2008.09.25: Thursday injury report
2008.09.25: Hester returns to practice field
2008.09.24: Bradley makes it through waivers unclaimed
2008.09.24: Wednesday injury report
2008.09.24: NFL issues first fine in Bears-Bucs affair
2008.09.24: McNabb, Westbrook held out of practice in Philly
2008.09.24: Top pick Williams in full pads for practice
2008.09.24: Bucs TE Stevens: "People on the Bears got exposed"
2008.09.23: Little did Hamilton know debut at Soldier Field would lead to job with Bears
2008.09.23: Former 2nd round pick Bradley reaches end of the line
2008.09.23: Snap to it: Davis, Lloyd rarely leave field
2008.09.23: Play time analysis: Harris stayed on the field vs. Bucs
2008.09.22: After coaches' review ... Brown has career game
2008.09.22: Initial thoughts: Griese's performance a disaster for more than Bears' D
2008.09.21: Low blows all around: Amid claims of cheap shots, Trueblood says Bear went for his privates
2008.09.21: Hester out for Sunday's game
2008.09.21: Looks like DT Adams may be active
2008.09.21: Safety in numbers: Bears have turnover in defensive backfield
2008.09.19: Injury report lists Hester "questionable"
2008.09.19: League dips into McGowan's wallet
2008.09.19: Expect LaRocque to be active Sunday
2008.09.19: Hester, Steltz look unlikely to play Sunday
2008.09.18: League will not fine Briggs for hit on Delhomme
2008.09.18: Happy Gilmore: Former tight end breaks down Griese, Bears' QB's
2008.09.17: Wednesday wrapup: Bears charting plan to replace McGowan
2008.09.17: Back to Plan C at nickel back
2008.09.17: McGowan out for the season
2008.09.17: Hester sitting out practice; McGowan missing
2008.09.17: Hester expects to play vs. Bucs
2008.09.16: Snap to it: In examining play time, Dvoracek took advantage of more reps
2008.09.15: Tackling the issue
2008.09.15: Bears awaiting MRI to tell more with Hester
2008.09.14: Ten random thoughts on the meltdown in Carolina
2008.09.14: Hester, McGowan hobbled following loss
2008.09.14: Panthers beat the heat in white
2008.09.14: WR Bradley active vs. Panthers
2008.09.14: Hester waiting for chances with kickoffs and vertical routes
2008.09.13: WR Booker hopeful for more playing time
2008.09.12: Injury report
2008.09.12: Head butt reaches into Ogunleye's wallet
2008.09.12: Forte limited in practice Friday; should be 100 percent Sunday
2008.09.11: Rosenhaus lands another Bear, RB Jones
2008.09.11: Thursday night tidbits: Dolphins only team to make claim for Barton
2008.09.11: Barton claimed by Dolphins
2008.09.11: Injury report
2008.09.11: Griese to start vs. Atlanta ... and then Bears?
2008.09.11: Barton expected back provided he clears waivers
2008.09.11: It will be interesting to see how Bears attack Carolina's offense
2008.09.10: Value of Bears' franchise climbs over $1 billion
2008.09.10: Injury report
2008.09.10: Sly like a fox, Fox won't reveal plans for Hester
2008.09.10: Wale World: Defensive end named NFC defensive player of the week
2008.09.10: Harris not overlooking former draft mate Orton
2008.09.10: UPDATED 9:05 a.m.: Bears make decision it's Miller time, bring back veteran tackle
2008.09.09: Play-time statistics & other tidbits from Indianapolis
2008.09.09: Bears make bid to add offensive lineman
2008.09.08: Praise all the way around from Lovie
2008.09.07: In two words: Impressive effort
2008.09.07: DT Adams inactive for Bears
2008.09.07: And then there was sunlight ...
2008.09.07: Countdown to kickoff ... a few notes
2008.09.07: Checking in from Lucas Oil Stadium
2008.09.07: Hester would love to get a kick out of the Colts
2008.09.07: Who dat interested in Benson? Saints take a look at ex-Bears back
2008.09.06: Odds and ends: Jones anxious to contribute
2008.09.05: Injury report
2008.09.05: Briggs fires on decision to trade Thomas Jones
2008.09.04: Injury report
2008.09.04: When it comes to Hester, it's about the number
2008.09.03: Injury report
2008.09.03: Cornerback Bowman returns to practice squad
2008.09.03: Trade completed, Buenning arrives
2008.09.03: Manning pronounces himself ready to face Bears
2008.09.03: Dollars and sense: Bazuin & Okwo
2008.09.02: Dan Buenning Q&A
2008.09.02: Bears acquire G Buenning from Buccaneers
2008.09.02: New FB Davis was close to starting role in Philly
2008.09.01: Monday practice roundup: Orton takes Moose's job
2008.09.01: Hass headed to Gotham
2008.09.01: Metcalf to return to practice today
2008.09.01: Oakley joins on with Cardinals
2008.08.31: Rideau returns to Bears
2008.08.31: Bears announce practice squad additions
2008.08.31: Balogh returns to practice squad
2008.08.31: Pope heads to Mile High city
2008.08.31: Bears adding FB Davis to practice squad
2008.08.31: Defensive end Baldwin to return; Ricky lands in St. Louis
2008.08.31: Tight end Mines expected back on practice squad
2008.08.30: Caleb Hanie Q&A
2008.08.30: And then there were four ... Bucs release Simms
2008.08.30: A clear picture of the 53-man roster
2008.08.30: Okwo joins Bazuin as first-day pick to hit the road
2008.08.30: Tight end Stone to be waived
2008.08.30: Cornerback Brown to be waived
2008.08.30: QB Hanie has spot on final roster
2008.08.30: Two defensive ends added to list
2008.08.30: Lineman Oakley added to cuts list
2008.08.30: Wide receiver Rideau does not make the cut
2008.08.30: Bears begin next wave of cuts
2008.08.30: Mulling over some issues on the O-line
2008.08.30: Second medical opinion checks out for Adams
2008.08.30: Punter Atterberry sent packing
2008.08.29: No snap decision, Gafford leaving
2008.08.29: Dan Bazuin Q&A
2008.08.29: A look at the final 53-man roster, Vol. II
2008.08.29: Bazuin: "I never claimed to be 100 percent"
2008.08.29: Rookie G Adams receives some good news
2008.08.29: Safety Peters to be released
2008.08.29: Bears trim DE Osborn
2008.08.29: Running back Pope to go
2008.08.29: Another O-lineman added to cuts
2008.08.29: Two offensive linemen added to cuts
2008.08.29: Bears to let go WR Hass
2008.08.29: More cuts: Fullback Polite informed he will be let go
2008.08.29: Bears inform Bazuin he will be released
2008.08.29: Quick thoughts out of Bears-Browns
2008.08.28: Browns offense, what there is of it, goes right through Bears on opening drive
2008.08.28: Bears resting a few players
2008.08.27: Miller waiting, watching
2008.08.27: Mailbag Q&A: The responses
2008.08.27: Three fit for a King: Sports Illustrated's list of top 50 players
2008.08.27: What to watch for Thursday--the secondary
2008.08.26: Tuesday night wrapup: RMJ didn't get job done on practice field
2008.08.26: Ex-Bears receiver Monk claimed by Giants
2008.08.26: Manning Jr. officially done
2008.08.26: Miller to pick between Bears and Bucs; Manning Jr. headed out
2008.08.26: Smith confirms Manning missing from practice
2008.08.26: Tuesday practice tidbits: No sign of Manning Jr. during special teams
2008.08.26: Quinn likely to start at QB Thursday; Peyton on the comeback?
2008.08.25: Mailbag Q&A coming Wednesday
2008.08.25: Williams' herniated disc an off-limits subject now
2008.08.25: Rex Grossman Q&A
2008.08.25: Decision time nears for Bears: A peek ahead to final roster cuts
2008.08.24: Jerry Angelo clears air on Chris Williams' situation
2008.08.24: Chris Williams interview
2008.08.24: Mysterly solved: Williams had herniated disc before he was drafted
2008.08.24: Bears waive draft pick Monk, three others
2008.08.22: Lovie's Friday press conference
2008.08.22: Initial thoughts and some notes from Bears-49ers
2008.08.22: Angelo not surprised by Orton's outing
2008.08.21: LB Wilson suffers broken arm
2008.08.21: Bears president Ted Phillips reacts to Gene Upshaw's passing
2008.08.21: Orton not far from perfect himself
2008.08.21: O'Sullivan aces passer rating ... who needs J.T.?
2008.08.21: And you thought the Bears have a QB mess
2008.08.21: Bears must sort out receivers, but really need to run the ball
2008.08.21: Union in tenuous position following Upshaw's passing
2008.08.21: At least the Bears haven't given away a quarterback ... so far
2008.08.20: First-round pick Williams: "I'd like to play at least half the season"
2008.08.20: 49ers come to town with some of same issues facing Bears
2008.08.19: Bears expect to have Anderson for opener; will Colts have Peyton?
2008.08.19: DE Anderson undergoes thumb surgery
2008.08.18: The quarterback decision: Orton, Lovie, Turner speak
2008.08.18: Orton named the starter (for now)
2008.08.17: Final thoughts on Bears-Seahawks (mostly QB free)
2008.08.16: Line play gives Grossman no chance whatsoever
2008.08.16: Bears can ill afford to lose TE Clark
2008.08.16: Injured Petitgout a possibility at tackle?
2008.08.16: Tommie Harris out for Seahawks game
2008.08.16: Offensive line won't get top test with Kerney sidelined
2008.08.15: Spinning a positive out of the Bears' QB situation
2008.08.14: Camp notes: Bears bid goodbye to Bourbonnais for the summer
2008.08.14: Preseason question: To use Hester more on special teams or not?
2008.08.13: Camp notes: An eye toward the Seahawks
2008.08.13: Camp notes: Starters could see time into 3rd quarter at Seattle
2008.08.13: Camp notes: McGowan expects to be fine in a few days
2008.08.13: Camp notes: Booker, Hester to get long look at start in Seattle
2008.08.12: Camp notes: Hester to quarterback?
2008.08.12: Camp notes: Ex-Bears QB's shine elsewhere
2008.08.11: Camp notes: Columnist wonders why Grossman is in QB race
2008.08.11: Camp notes: Old Bears don't die, they just go to ...
2008.08.11: Camp notes: Comments from ex-WR Moose droppings to Bears
2008.08.10: Camp notes: Covert says quick return from back surgery shortened his career
2008.08.09: Camp notes: Line play draws solid reviews
2008.08.09: Camp notes: Jones, Dvoracek set to begin practicing
2008.08.08: Dollars and sense: The Chris Williams deal
2008.08.08: 10 initial reactions from Bears-Chiefs
2008.08.07: GM Jerry Angelo on Chris Williams' back surgery
2008.08.07: UPDATED: First-round pick Williams has back surgery
2008.08.07: Pennington era ends in New York, Bears unlikely suitor
2008.08.07: Bears, Chiefs to give certain starters extended time
2008.08.06: Favre to Jets could free up Pennington
2008.08.06: Wednesday's Q&A session
2008.08.06: NASCAR's Kurt Busch talking Bears
2008.08.05: Camp notes: Orton to start vs. Chiefs
2008.08.05: Agent: Bentley has "a lot of interest" ... does that include the Bears?
2008.08.05: Camp notes: Line in flux as Metcalf to have knee scope
2008.08.04: Bears release first depth chart of summer
2008.08.04: Camp notes: When it comes to Favre sweepstakes, Bears "are what they are"
2008.08.03: Camp notes: Grossman sharp in return to Bourbonnais
2008.08.03: Camp notes: Bears don't want Favre to land in Minnesota
2008.08.03: Dollars and sense: The Hester extension
2008.08.02: Bears don't have to fear beating from Carolina's Smith
2008.08.02: Mailbag: Training camp Q&A coming Wednesday
2008.08.01: Camp notes: Lovie asks for patience with QB situation
2008.07.31: Bears not interested in veteran safety Lynch
2008.07.31: Hochuli: Donaghy's case "caused pause for concern"
2008.07.31: Camp notes: Hochuli weighs in on rule changes, "cult" following
2008.07.30: Report: Dallas still interested in QB Simms
2008.07.29: Referee Hochuli visiting camp to flex rulebook
2008.07.29: Camp notes: Kreutz move official
2008.07.29: Kreutz taking physical, could return to practice today
2008.07.28: Bears want RB Jones to drop weight
2008.07.28: Camp notes: A best effort to "capture Devin Hester"
2008.07.27: Hester deal nearly finalized
2008.07.26: Camp notes: Hester does some work on the side
2008.07.26: Top pick Williams still sidelined with sore back
2008.07.25: Well-timed ouchie keeps Hester in the clear from injury
2008.07.25: Hesterized: Time to see if he's on the field
2008.07.25: Rookie tight end released to make room for Hester
2008.07.25: Hester reports to Bears camp
2008.07.25: Veteran Mike Brown stays on the field for extra credit
2008.07.24: Camp notes: Tillman arrives at ONU; Williams' back no big deal
2008.07.24: Rookie LT Williams out with back injury
2008.07.24: Dvoracek hopeful to be on field next week
2008.07.24: Hesterized: Vasher, Bennett to step in as punt returners
2008.07.24: Case of mistaken WR; Grice-Mullen in camp for tryout
2008.07.24: Camp: Hester's absence saves one man's job ... for now
2008.07.23: Theismann weighs in on Bears' issues
2008.07.23: Camp notes: Bears find way to upstage QB competition
2008.07.23: Camp: Headed to practice shortly
2008.07.23: Williams expected to arrive before practice begins
2008.07.23: Doug Plank, namesake of the 46 defense, back in the NFL
2008.07.23: Camp notes: Hester supposed to start with 1st team at receiver
2008.07.22: Urlacher hopes to see Favre play this season
2008.07.22: New RB Jones a popular man on reporting day
2008.07.21: Camp: Countdown to kickoff
2008.07.21: Dollars and sense: The Urlacher extension
2008.07.21: Deal for Urlacher leaves top pick Williams as only remaining business
2008.07.20: Staying on the field critical to WR Bradley
2008.07.19: Saturday notes: Bears extend deal with Olivet Nazarene
2008.07.15: Bears sign RB Jones
2008.06.19: Bears lose football operations assistant Snyder to Philly
2008.06.19: Tommie Harris agrees to four-year extension
2008.06.18: Lovie: Bears will not bring in another running back
2008.06.10: Lawyer: Benson looks "perfectly sober" in video shot of sobriety tests
2008.06.09: Dollars and sense: Saying goodbye to Benson
2008.06.03: A pigskin weekend: Tickets available for Bears Expo, Ruben's Run
2008.06.01: Mike Brown looks like old self, fine with conract restructure
2008.06.01: Bears release P Pakulak
2008.05.30: Bears bag five more draft picks
2008.05.30: Idonije bulks up in a big way for move inside
2008.05.30: Bears hammer out a contract with Rosenhaus
2008.05.30: Minicamp mayhem: A half-dozen storylines not related to Urlacher
2008.05.29: Urlacher to show for minicamp
2008.05.28: Boycotting minicamp could potentially cost Urlacher millions
2008.05.27: UPDATED: 3:31 Briggs on ESPN's NFL Live
2008.05.23: Benson says he feels faster, cops agree
2008.05.23: Don't look for WR help after June 1
2008.05.23: Healthy Brown still in picture around here with charity bike ride
2008.05.23: It's slow going in the NFL signing draft picks
2008.05.22: Difficult to get a handle on situation for WR Bradley
2008.05.22: Numbers worth looking at in Ricky Manning Jr. case
2008.05.21: New look Benson feels faster
2008.05.21: WR Bradley vows to be back for camp, injured knee in workouts
2008.05.21: Oft-injured WR Bradley sidelined following scope on knee
2008.05.21: Slimmed down Benson on the field again
2008.05.20: Whew, Benson returns to work Tuesday
2008.05.20: Bears add Wilson to scouting department
2008.05.19: Bears restructure Mike Brown's contract, get protection vs. injury
2008.05.19: Assistant personnel man Brown leaves for Washington
2008.05.19: OTA update: Three missing Bears
2008.05.19: Orton receives bulk of first-team work at first OTA
2008.05.19: Dollars and sense: A second look at Gould's contract
2008.05.19: Benson's court appearance pushed back
2008.05.11: Fit QB Orton says Bears have upgraded at receiver
2008.05.10: Angelo: Benson guilty of bad judgment
2008.05.08: Harris not waiting for new deal to perform good deeds
2008.05.07: Report: Bears' rookie pool 5th highest in league
2008.05.07: Three Bears coaches attend career symposium in Florida
2008.05.07: With degree in hand, rookie LaRocque won't miss action
2008.05.07: Bears release two local players
2008.05.06: One Bear seeking new contract comes out of hibernation
2008.05.06: Bears add four more from rookie minicamp tryout bunch
2008.05.06: Bears bid Archuleta farewell
2008.05.06: UPDATED 3:23: Benson absent from voluntary workout program Tuesday</